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Where to go

No transport is available but we can help with an application to Suffolk Community Transport

Restrictions to access

The project is specifically for young people and adults with additional needs, including learning disability, learning difficulty or complex needs. The group will be led by a qualified member of staff at all times, and the site will be supervised by an additional member of staff. Participants must come with their required level of support if necessary, by prior arrangement. Although we are upgrading the site for full disabled access, it is not yet suitable for people with high levels of need or severe physical disabilities.

Notes

Nursery Cottage is our cosy base, where we gather round the table for a cuppa and a chat. It has a small kitchen where we can cook healthy, nutritious meals with what we have grown.

There are two rooms upstairs, for craft activities and IT work.We also have a workshop for woodwork and construction activities, such as making hedgehog homes, bird boxes and insect hibernacula.

The area in front of Nursery Cottage is being transformed into a garden especially for people in wheelchairs. We have built an extensive patio and we are planning to build raised beds. Everyone is welcome to get involved with this exciting project.

Days & Times

Thursdays from 10am to 3pm. Bespoke/ one to one sessions can be organised, by arrangement

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Table of costs

Table of costs

Amount

Cost Type

£50 per day or £25 per half day or part day up to 2.5 hours

Incorporating AQA Unit Awards - £75 per day or £40 per half day/ part day, plus small one-off registration fee of around £20.

One to one sessions: £25 per hour

Age Groups

16-25 years, Adults, Young people

Accreditation details

Suffolk County Council Adult & Community Services

Notes

Although there is no pressure on people to undertake qualifications, we do offer opportunities for keen gardeners to work towards AQA certificates in horticulture and related topics.

No experience of gardening is required, but we ask our participants and their support workers to come dressed in gear suitable for gardening (ie not best or new clothes and coats) - waterproofs/ warm gear in winter; hat and long sleeves with sun protection in summer. You must wear Personal Protective Equipment - usually safety boots and gloves. We do have gear to lend, but participants might like to bring their own.

We take up to six people, and the day is supervised at all times by at least two members of staff with qualifications in horticulture and teaching, as well as relevant experience of working in social care and/ or with people with complex

Last Updated

23/02/2016

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